IP43 vs IP07
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP43 and IP07 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 4 vs 0) and liquid protection (level 3 vs 7). IP43 is rated for > 1 mm — small wires and spraying water (up to 60°), while IP07 provides no protection and temporary immersion (up to 1 m).
IP43 protects against 1 mm solid objects and spraying water up to 60° from vertical. A practical rating for sheltered equipment subject to light angled spray, such as covered outdoor fixtures.
IP07 is an ingress protection code that ensures no protection against solid objects and protection against the effects of temporary immersion in water. Ingress of water in quantities causing harmful effects shall not be possible.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 0 with second-digit (liquid) level 7.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP43
4 — > 1 mm — Small Wires
IP07
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP43
3 — Spraying Water (up to 60°)
IP07
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
Dust-tight
IP43
No
IP07
No
Water-jet resistant
IP43
No
IP07
Yes
Submersible
IP43
No
IP07
Yes
Outdoor suitable
IP43
No
IP07
Yes
The exact difference (IP43 vs IP07)
Solid protection
IP43
Level 4 — > 1 mm — Small Wires
IP07
Level 0 — No Protection
IP43 provides "> 1 mm — Small Wires" (level 4), while IP07 provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP43 is 4 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP43
Level 3 — Spraying Water (up to 60°)
IP07
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP43 handles 80 kPa (tube) / 50 kPa (nozzle) (Spraying Water (up to 60°)), while IP07 handles Hydrostatic ~10 kPa at 1 m (Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)). IP07 provides 4 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP43 and IP07 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection dimension (dust vs. water) that matters most for your application.